Monday, October 7, 2013

Sweeping the court

Petra Kvitova, Sara Errani and Jelena Jankovic have qualified to compete in the WTA Championships. Maria Sharapova, who was scheduled to play the Championships, has withdrawn because of her shoulder injury.

Cara Black and Sania Mirza won't be competing in Istanbul, of course, but having won the two recent big Asian tournaments back to back, they are certainly a team worth watching--assuming they remain a team.

Oh, that Aga.

Oh, that Marion.

Defending champion Heather Watson is out of the Osaka tournament in the first round. She was defeated 6-4, 6-4 today by Monica Puig.

Here are some great black and white portraits of WTA players.

Serena Williams has entered the 2014 Family Circle Cup. She is the defending champion.

6 comments:

Daniel said...

now we just need JJ to come back to Charleston...just to hear her press comments #Ihavehairlikeconcrete

Diane said...

That was probably the funniest press conference ever held by a WTA player. ("Anyone want to fight with me?")

Anonymous said...

Petra is creeping back. Not quite up to her former level, but getting there. The back injury did her in a week ago. Her new fitness coach is acquitting himself well. Petra was quick and did not fade physically despite her asthma. She might just surprise everyone in Istanbul. STEALTH PETRA!

Diane said...

I hope......

Anonymous said...

She made two finals in her last three tournaments and she took down Kerber and Li in the last one.

Diane said...

Oh now you're being logical, and I want to go there, but this is Petra, and I continue to hold my breath.